Mariah Carey - I Want to Know What Love Is ( Live Today Show 10/02/2009 )

Mariah Carey performs "I Wanna Know What Love Is" live on the Today Show October 2th 2009
/ mariahcarey / realdominic / ddlovato

[@amandaoutlaw1349]

Now who says she can't hit that high note anymore? She's the everlasting queen of the slayer! Get it , Mimi!

[@viniciusmendonca517]

It was not live.

[@MAgusH-zw2by]

@@viniciusmendonca517 idiot

[@randyjaffar8284]

Vinicius Mendonça it's live darling

[@jblackinc]

@@viniciusmendonca517 shut up bitch

[@shinichikudo2669]

@@viniciusmendonca517 Why do you say that. You're a hater. It was live. In the part of whisle, you can hear soung of the mic

[@EmmajadeN8]

Not many people can sing live like Mariah. She rocks

[@DomoniqueMusiclover]

She was sick and still hit them whistle notes. I love you girlfriend...

[@damienleroy6894]

yes we feel that she was not comfortable

[@lulucobarrubias9505]

Im there in front of the audiences and it is fucking live!!!!! I died for a minute suring d whistle part!!!! Its THE MARIAH CAREY !!!!

[@GarageStudio7]

To all you armchair critics, couch haters and lip-synch claimers; there's no need to try and defame a vocal legend whose voice is a world wonder/marvel of nature. Mariah Carey is undoubtedly an extraordinary singer with extraordinary vocal abilities and you shouldn't try to defame her just because your vocal cords can't fathom producing such notes. We all have our gifts in life/things we excel in and some may not have any at all but you should simply pray and hope that you find your calling and achieve some happiness, serenity and contentment rather that going down the path most of you are going. #BitternessAintCute

[@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall]

this is the comment silences every Mariah Carey hater and I love it!

[@user-jk3ho7uo1s]

+Dante Everheart you should watch her live singing the same song on X factor

[@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall]

+MJ JACKSON I already did and i absolutely loved it!

[@killlamas57]

This is the biggest full of shit comment I've read omfg.

[@GarageStudio7]

Shady Tyrell Nah then you've mistaken my comment for your life

[@simplysypenis891]

0:59 she clears her throat haha! amazing MARIAH CAREY!

[@Bj_mc31]

She was sick

[@simplysypenis891]

@@Bj_mc31 im somsick with you hahahah so cute

[@damndredidthatt]

Well that proves it wasn't lipped like some will say

[@robertofs]

Also in 0:32. Queen of clearing her throat

[@switiemaxie]

she sang live

[@viniciusmendonca517]

In the part that starts the treble it dubs

[@virgoneal]

If you listen to the studio version of this song, and then this live performance, there are CLEAR differences. Most notably, the extended whistle notes are not found in the original recording of the song. So whether she sang here live or not, she DID infact provide those vocals, even if she did prerecord her performance a few days before, which is quite popular among other artists. (i.g Adele at the Oscars, Beyonce at the Inauguration)

[@XavierGMusic]

Yeah she has like 3 distant prerecorded whistles for this song, this is one of them. 😂

[@tialylunique3806]

@@XavierGMusic your fave could never do it even in studio

[@imthatchickyoulike98]

Ever heard of pre recorded tracks? They aren't the studio vocals dumbass. It's a specially recorded vocals for an artist to lip in live performances

[@Rafaela201907]

It is true, however, I believe some of these notes were pre recorded. 3:09 its her normal voice and then the next higger note is super super clear and bright, she could never do that after struggling so much with a lower note. I think that one was pre recorded. But as a disclaimer I am a huge fan and that is actually why I watch every performance and video of hers :)

[@alvin850]

some are prerecorded tracks for sure

[@andyle5040]

Those whistles. !!!!!!!! Love it

[@lewismugo8034]

Love her or hate her..........................she still remains QUEEN YAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jaehaerysitargaryen7923]

Oh my gosh! Those girls at 2:09 were there, back in 2003 when Mariah also performed.

[@lukasacevedo1019]

Torgo Nudho Raj it’s so funny, she is in 2003, 2005 and now in 2009 😂

[@jeromesaura1507]

She was sick but slayed the song! Truly goddess

[@TheDavewills22]

There seemed to be a lot of sadness in Mariah's eyes during this performance. Whatever was going on, I'm sure this can't have been emotionally easy to sing.

[@IGNITEDASMR]

Miscarriages

[@karlaharrison4289]

David Williams i agree thats why she saing it like so much emotions.

[@Ashley-pl5wr]

My God those whistle notes....every single time she takes me to heaven with that voice...it's literally the most beautiful angelic sound ever....My Songbird Supreme LEGEND

[@esdraswar]

She looks more comfortable in whistle than chest voice

[@hmmhmm183]

Esdras Guerra might be cause of her nodules or something. Whistle notes don’t hurt if they’re executed properly, but sometimes in chest it becomes uncomfortable if you didn’t properly engage all your muscles and support.

[@cxrlosak]

Call it lazy..but not lip-synced...she hit those high notes...and she was SICK!! SICK people...

[@ToxicWareProductions]

Carlos Kilpatrick Definitely not! Even the ending whistle was different than the original track! I thought she did great, but it could have been better knowing MC.

[@CharidashGaming]

+Jordan theres an extended version of the song and it has the whistles there

[@imthatchickyoulike98]

@@ToxicWareProductions Ever heard of pre recorded tracks? Céline and Mariah which I stan uses them. They are the vocals that are specially recorded. They are not dumb to use the studio version for live performances/lip syncing

[@me.iammariah9051]

@@imthatchickyoulike98 but this isn't lipped lol

[@abdou1057]

100% live

[@amarijanae123]

80%

[@jameslinsenmayer3584]

No 97% live,some is lipped the whistles aren't though

[@danielbenitez6985]

65% life. Obviously computer enhanced & auto-tuned. Or did u think human voice really echoes?

[@connorcoleman0379]

danny boyyy no that’s just the lip syncing track

[@dev7415]

@@danielbenitez6985 Ever heard of reverb?

[@ACCCOSTA]

She's the best!!

[@brandonskerritt9962]

Them kids are probably slayed and in awe of her heavenly whistle notes! Let's just say I'd pass out if I were there lmao! I'm soy funny

[@CharidashGaming]

Brandon Skerritt its lip synced though... :P

[@GarageStudio7]

Charidash Don't comment ridiculous claims with no proof just because your vocal cords can't fathom producing those notes!

[@CharidashGaming]

she uses the same studio whistle everytime she performs this song, its not a claim its a fact sweetie

[@GarageStudio7]

Charidash Whoa you're way off; no she doesn't! You really need to go back and listen to them very well!

[@GarageStudio7]

EpilepticGamer YT YOU'RE WRONG and delusional; listen to the studio and live version critically before making false claims!

[@rcsnake1]

1:27 That just made my day.

[@marckymarck3529]

Mariah is such an incredible singer. That’s why we can see pressed people here saying “it’s lipped” lalala. Just enjoy the music. Be thankful we still have legends like her who keeps on making MUSIC.

[@missknb7]

I get shivers every time I hear this song! I know it can't be easy to sing, yet she kills it every time! She is truly amazing and the most talented singer ever!

[@SuperMishil]

3:22 - 3:43 PERFECT!!! THUMBS UP!

[@moomoomoosemoo2520]

lipsync

[@Shon9tilR]

MooMooMoose Moo Nope. Sounded airy

[@shinichikudo2669]

@@moomoomoosemoo2520 What video you can find sound like this

[@brianismine2898]

prerecorded maybe

[@silverpod]

It's crazy that she can vary her pitch and literally sing IN that whistle register, even after all these years. Amazing!

[@WeeeWriter]

Mariah is a great artist and it must be very difficult to go to that pitch sometimes in person, especially if you're not feeling the hottest that day. She did a great job live, considering some artists don't do that well live.

[@wuhank0612]

she indeed is a legend!!! The voice form her just like an angel, soft and unforgettable!!

[@AJrelox]

I love how she cleared her throat in the first verse 😍❤️

[@Drakensoul]

TV is forever and it's nice when she feels more willing to let them broadcast her live voice.

[@crazee1465]

i get goosebumps just listening to her high pitch scream. so unique and so Mariah.

[@davidhell72]

Qué hermosa voz tiene :) Y a los que no le haya gustado se nota que nada saben sobre música.

[@MrAvaeververve]

truly real performer. she really dont want to disappoint us. she try to whistling even though it is so COLD outside. bbrrrr~~

[@kendavid891]

Me&Mariah 3/27!seriously she is an angel sent to us.loveliness personified, Mariah

[@CamargoNati]

She's perfection!!!! Just a queen, never gonna be someone like her!

[@joe80914]

Wow!! Her ''Whistle register'' is amazing!!! But I love her voice before...

[@aayonce4]

100% live

[@tangled55]

no.

[@viniciusmendonca517]

tangled55 Not really

[@mariahcareyunited]

Not really lol

[@aayonce4]

@@mariahcareyunited so what part isn’t live?

[@Aaron.Crow512]

This is literally the only way I can listen to this song she SLAYED !!!!

[@drurichardson3266]

Mariah can still hit those notes. However, I feel her transitions are not as smooth as they used to be and I'm ok with that, because you can clearly see once she has the high note she can still hold it and manipulate it.

[@DemoCoverUploader]

I think this is her hardest whistle ever. The sustain up there is crazy

[@misscritique84]

The lovely Ms Carey,I was in NY for this performance and managed to see her, she sounded gr8 live she is still def one of my faves..And her perfume Forever is very nice too.

[@kizzyheart]

i love mariah so much..she is everything.

[@marapaojoymayeth6225]

That whistle note 😍😍

[@NiquinhaRibeiro]

Que voz é essaaaaaaaa..Maravilhosaaaaaaaa!!!Não desafinou e nem arranhou nadaaaa!!!!Perfeeeeitaaaa!!!

[@songverth]

The best And the most Beautiful Whistle register I Have Heard!

[@quentinjonesjr9126]

Love this performance....classy and one of my fav songs that she sings

[@joycegabriele7498]

Através deste vídeo conheci essa grande diva e até hoje sou sua fã e mesmo gostando de todas as suas canções essa e a que mais me encanta até hoje❤️ i love you Mariah Carey ❤️🇧🇷

[@ivypostell]

LOVE MARIAH CAREY!!!

[@1Stunnerz]

Great Performance, after all these years she still has a beautiful voice, and her gifted whistle addition is off the hook.....

[@alexgogo9465]

Absolutely amazing especially the contrast between the struggle in chest voice and then the whistle part with open lungs (few seconds before the whistle) WOWOWOWOWOWOW

[@AndreyLepher]

When her voice is raspy she can whistle easily than Normal days she already talked about that !

[@davidhell72]

What a beautiful voice she has :) And those who did not like it shows they know nothing about music.

[@leticiamarques479]

Spectacular song

[@CPMILLER]

This makes me love Mariah so much. Her old self or her new self... its one and the same!

[@peterjonesdelacruz]

The whistle runs are so EPIC!

[@jessica92900]

OMG!! ME emosiono cuando escucho esa musica es muy bella!! i love you mariah carey

[@TheEsteban2787]

Is an Beautiful Angel Voices..!

[@shaunny0208]

I used to love Mariah Carey soo much, why doesn't her singing give me the tingles like it used to? :-( she's just not the same anymore. I miss the 90's!

[@keikoseawolf]

...one of the best singers in the world... love mariah...

[@brunnaassis4133]

amo o gritinho dela

[@number1k9]

3:53 "Let's talk about love..." Love when Mariah gives us that tone!

[@d.l.t7421]

That’s my favorite part too

[@FAITH_NACARIO]

This is the only singer who can beat all her voice so amazing even in her age even today. NO OTHER SINGER REALLY AMAZE ME LIKE SHE IS!!!! SUPERRRRRRRRRR

[@davidmonta]

Amazing PERFORMANCE such a sweet angelic voice that always gives me goosebumps LOVE you Mariah!!!!

[@lucasvilela1000]

Incrível como ela consegue melhorar qualquer música, suas versões ficam muito melhores que as originais 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@beificas17]

grande vozeirão que a Mariah tem!

[@brandoncharlles]

every time i watch this, i get goosebumps. amazing.

[@hauhau28]

goosebumps. Shes not human. SHE"S A GODDESS!

[@TeamTasia418]

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[@87douglinhas]

Que mulher é essa 😍

[@litllemariahcarey]

Mariah is wounderful!! She will always be one of the best singers in the world. Or no she is!! She is the best female singer! Man this whistle part always bring tears in my eyes! THis is the cind of songs she has to sing!!!

[@mc1618]

I was there that day. The best of my life. # lamb 🦋

[@sevignegabinete7284]

man! that coat was from her daydream concert in 1996...

[@mcis4ever]

This is live bitches!!! Why she need to lyp sync!! Her voice is Amazing

[@moonandstarsatnight]

I love that whistle solo! AHHHH! I love Mariah!

[@danieldungo7189]

MARIAH IS THE BEST... no one else come close

[@muhammadhasanimran7687]

3:11 she had rasp so she did a little ahem to clear her throat hahah shes so cute

[@JamieDPS]

Darn she was hoarse and had a cold and still slayed it.

[@pornchaisalestaff]

She sings like amazing,I love her all the time

[@froilandsteve]

Now this is live! Such a legend!

[@wadellthompson7336]

" MARIAH CAREY " LIVE VOCALS. 👂🎧📱🔥😉☺✔💯🙌🎵🎼👍👌🙏

[@sergiocasella]

I can't believe there are people who cannot hear the difference between the live parts and the pre-recorded parts. It's so obvious, in the live parts her voice is husky and starts to crack in the middle range, you can hear and see her strugglen and then, all of the sudden, she starts to belt and all the most difficult notes are flawless...

[@patriciocabrera4706]

She sounds really bad

[@MEGABOINK65]

This is 1 of the best ones!

[@andrazy]

I love you Mariah! We love you here in the Philippines! you are astonishing!

[@matthewgeorge6756]

3:25-3:45 IS INSANE!!!!!!!

[@Mateus8372]

3:31

[@jenpot25]

Again she gave me goosies! My God she is the Best thank God for Mariah. Thank u for this my first time to see.

[@bisang.6752]

one of the best song I ever heard

[@LitrallyAJ]

This wasn't that good, so why do people think it is lip synced? She has done way better.

[@user-jk3ho7uo1s]

Billboards number one hits Beatles 22 number ones Mariah Carey 20 number ones Elvis Presley 15 number ones Michael Jackson 13 number ones

[@timothydupree3161]

Mariah Carey only have 18 #1s though?

[@user-jk3ho7uo1s]

+Timothy Dupree she had 20 #1 as of 2015. She mentioned in a few of her interviews. You should watch her carpool too, it's also mentioned there. So technically she has a change of beating the Beatles. She just needs 2 more #1s as of now she is the best selling female artist in history of music. Respect to legend Mariah, also for writing her own music since she started singing in the late 80s.

[@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall]

+MJ JACKSON she has 18 #1s. Simply look up her #1 to Infinity album, if you need clarity on which songs made it to #1, 3 of her songs came in at #2 so wish they went to #1

[@timothydupree3161]

+MJ JACKSON I love Mariah, but no the bestselling female artist is Madonna..

[@sevlows]

+Krayola D shut up crayon I'm tired of seeing you everywhere

[@calledcookie5]

I freaking love that highnote it's amazing

[@jiwan234u]

i keep on listening this song every night..

[@arjaydoregnil972]

3:26-3:27 how does she do that? What register is she using? Such a Vocal Goddess

[@k.gabriel8801]

Whistle

[@BILALTHEQUEEN]

you are right but sorry don't put gaga demi and justin in the same bag,they have different voices demi's and gaga's are strong and powerfull and justin's one is sweet and sexy,but RIRI and KIKI HAVE NO TALENT!But of course Queen M is the Best!

[@harolddbtw]

OMG BILAL WSHHHHHHHH

[@Maximilian1310]

wow! Just a great singer! I love her voice. Always touches my heart!

[@nickyqourcha2572]

no other than the veteran singer of all time Ms. Mariah Carey

[@juliusminaj]

2:42-2:45 prerecorded

[@jacquelineli8588]

She slayed the second half and no one can deny that. Stuff your mouth with more Cheetos, armchair hater.

[@Shottoru]

only the verses and the random ad libs were live

[@buduzhieligwe8369]

+Shottoru The last whistle is too. Also aren't the verses basically the whole song? dafuq?

[@Shottoru]

+Buduzhi Eligwe the chorus is literally the title of the song. the last whistle is an ad-lib.

[@gduxinha]

Shes the Top, The Best, Theres no one like her :) Love U MC Your songs and your voice get me throught rough moments ;) Thanks :)

[@MiccaLamcka]

i love this song and mariah's voice!

[@sybaritesphynx8057]

she had just had a miscarriage :(

[@memoirsofmimisimprefectinf6168]

sphinx onyx She had a miscarriage in 2008, she got pregnant again late 2009 which this performance is late 2009

[@minlowonlin924]

she had a few, i believe. :/

[@melkey6580]

She was getting IVF this time

[@piotrgolec2353]

3:12 this high note was lip synch

[@piotrgolec2353]

piotr golec and 3:22

[@user-jk3ho7uo1s]

+piotr golec Mariah don't need to lip sync whistling. She's the queen of whistling and everyone knows that. Obviously you have no clue. who Mariah is. MC is the best female artist of all time. Do your research and have some respect for living legends cause we don't have that many left. Mariah is a huge influence and inspiration on Ariana. Her records can't be beat period! So stop comparing shitty music to real talents where no auto tunes, lip syncing is involved. SMDH Mariah's music is timeless like Whitney. Have some respect and learn more on music history.

[@tommasosilvestro]

+piotr golec That one and a few more. Not all of them, but I noticed that the higher notes in a full register are all lip synch, as they sound exactly the same in all performances, there is the same stretch at the same exact point, and you can hear it because her voice is not 100% ready (being this recorded early in the morning) but it is perfectly sharp and pitched in those bits. I wouldn't blame her, she would have her vocal chords damaged big time by now if she were to perform every single song completely live over and over. Time takes its toll on everyone, it's just that, not hating, apart from that she's still very good.

[@juvy570]

God, Mariah is just so good.

[@bernardrodrigo9128]

The Queen of whistles.... ❤❤❤